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M572 GCD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM572 GCD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR /INNER SILLS both sides front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

vehicle body shell corroded in various sections outside of prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2020 129,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear sills/jacking points very badly damaged

some corrosion along both inner sills

various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

Fail 1 May 2020 129,713 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure front bumper and offside front wing insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear sills/jacking points very badly damaged

some corrosion along both inner sills

various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Exhaust blow

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Nearside rear brake carrier distorted & evidence of caliper previously rubbing on disc

Nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Play in steering rack

Signs of a coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 120,187 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring insecure across foot pedals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing suspension arm lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing suspension arm lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Exhaust blow

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Nearside rear brake carrier distorted & evidence of caliper previously rubbing on disc

Nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Play in steering rack

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,483 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished & wearing low

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor exhaust blow

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished & wearing low

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear outer sill damage

nearside front tyre flat

offside front and rear outer sill damage

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,218 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 123,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs quite pitted

offside front tyre slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 120,338 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 117,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 112,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 106,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play both rear roll bar link rods

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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M572 GCD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M572 GCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M572 GCD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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